How do you get the wax off the trim?

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Apr 5, 2002 | 10:34 PM

Tom the roofer

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How do you get the wax off the trim?

Man I got wax on the black plastic trim on the piece between the hood and windshield. It just won't come off. What the heck will get it off.
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Apr 6, 2002 | 02:21 AM

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Re: How do you get the wax off the trim?

Tom, I have tried SEVERAL things to get wax off my plastic trim but nothing seems to work. However, I can tell you a way to hide it. Get some "Black Magic" or any other type of ArmorAll product and apply it to the plastic. It will hide the white wax smears, and also give a nie shine to the trim.

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Apr 6, 2002 | 08:07 AM

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Re: How do you get the wax off the trim?

Thanks Josh, Anyone else?

Apr 6, 2002 | 08:14 AM

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Re: How do you get the wax off the trim?

Hot water and a toothbrush? I havent tried that on the black plastic, but it works everywhere else on the car. Wouldnt hurt to try. Let me know if it works.

Apr 6, 2002 | 08:30 AM

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Re: How do you get the wax off the trim?

I have used black magic. Works better than anything else I have tried. <img border="0" alt="[cheers]" title="" src="graemlins/gr_cheers.gif" />

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Apr 6, 2002 | 08:17 PM

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Re: How do you get the wax off the trim?

Well hot water and a tooth brush sounds good but its been on there for 2 years lol. Black magic sounds like the answer.
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Apr 6, 2002 | 09:49 PM

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Re: How do you get the wax off the trim?

Peanut Butter...and yes, I have tried it, and it does work, I was shocked <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="gr_stretch.gif" />

Don't ask me why it works...and yes, neighbors did think I had totally lost my mind, but rub some peanut butter over it, and you can see the wax residue disappear. Then just wipe it off. It'll smell like peanut butter for a day or so tho <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="gr_stretch.gif" />

Seriously tho, no joke, it works great...

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Apr 7, 2002 | 09:02 PM

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Re: How do you get the wax off the trim?

<blockquote>quote:<hr />Originally posted by Stuart S:
Peanut Butter...and yes, I have tried it, and it does work, I was shocked <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="gr_stretch.gif" />

Don't ask me why it works...and yes, neighbors did think I had totally lost my mind, but rub some peanut butter over it, and you can see the wax residue disappear. Then just wipe it off. It'll smell like peanut butter for a day or so tho <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="gr_stretch.gif" />

Seriously tho, no joke, it works great...<hr /></blockquote>heh heh I hope this is not a "LOOK WHAT I GOT HIM TO DO" <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="gr_stretch.gif" /> lol I'll try it.
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Apr 7, 2002 | 09:03 PM

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Re: How do you get the wax off the trim?

rubbing alcohol and a toothbrush

Apr 7, 2002 | 09:17 PM

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Re: How do you get the wax off the trim?

Yep, that works the best.. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="gr_stretch.gif" />

Apr 9, 2002 | 10:53 AM

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Re: How do you get the wax off the trim?

So did you try the penut butter, I like that idea <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="gr_stretch.gif" />

Apr 9, 2002 | 01:28 PM

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Re: How do you get the wax off the trim?

Not yet but I will try it now. Be back in 10 minutes. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="gr_grin.gif" />
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Apr 9, 2002 | 01:37 PM

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Re: How do you get the wax off the trim?

<blockquote>quote:<hr />Originally posted by Kevin V 2002 SS:
rubbing alcohol and a toothbrush<hr /></blockquote>Yup.

Apr 9, 2002 | 01:39 PM

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Re: How do you get the wax off the trim?

<blockquote>quote:<hr />Originally posted by Stuart S:
Peanut Butter...and yes, I have tried it, and it does work, I was shocked <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="gr_stretch.gif" /> <hr /></blockquote>IT WORKS It took me longer to find the peanut butter. I used <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="gr_grin.gif" /> CRUNCHY PETER PAN with 8 essential vitamins & minerals <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="gr_grin.gif" /> I just rubbed it on a 3" X 1" wax stain, let it set for 10 seconds and most of it came right off. Did it again and it all came off. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="gr_grin.gif" /> Did it on another spot and its gone too.
YOU DA MAN STUART.
Thanks buddy
<img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="gr_images/icons/wink.gif" /> Tom <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="gr_grin.gif" /> <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="gr_grin.gif" />

[ April 09, 2002, 01:42 PM: Message edited by: Tom the roofer ]

Apr 9, 2002 | 06:46 PM

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Re: How do you get the wax off the trim?

Tom, next time use Formula113............doesn't dry to a white powder and won't turn your plastic or rubber white. Easy to use and shines as good or better than anything else. The BEST wax you can use.............guaranteed!...........oh yeah, I do sell it if you are interested. <img border="0" alt="[cheers]" title="" src="graemlins/gr_cheers.gif" />

Apr 9, 2002 | 07:37 PM

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Re: How do you get the wax off the trim?

I used diesel fuel

Apr 10, 2002 | 08:24 AM

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Re: How do you get the wax off the trim?

<blockquote>quote:<hr />Originally posted by Tom the roofer:
IT WORKS It took me longer to find the peanut butter. I used <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="gr_grin.gif" /> CRUNCHY PETER PAN with 8 essential vitamins & minerals <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="gr_grin.gif" /> I just rubbed it on a 3" X 1" wax stain, let it set for 10 seconds and most of it came right off. Did it again and it all came off. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="gr_grin.gif" /> Did it on another spot and its gone too.
YOU DA MAN STUART.
Thanks buddy
<img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="gr_images/icons/wink.gif" /> Tom <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="gr_grin.gif" /> <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="gr_grin.gif" /> <hr /></blockquote>LOOK WHAT I GOT HIM TO DO! HAHA! <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="gr_stretch.gif" /> j/k

I told you so <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="gr_stretch.gif" />

[ April 10, 2002, 08:25 AM: Message edited by: Stuart S ]

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<blockquote>quote:<hr />Originally posted by 4mulaJoe:
I used diesel fuel<hr /></blockquote>I thought I was the only one who knew about this secret!! I guess not, LOL. Diesel fuel works wonders. It works especially well on removing the rubber from the rear bumper! Praise Diesel fuel! <img border="0" alt="[hail]" title="" src="graemlins/gr_hail.gif" />